The absence of structure and rhythm in quarantine life has many of us at our breaking points, feeling down, anxious, tired, and more stressed out than normal. Fortunately, a mixture of ancient spiritual wisdom and practical advice can go a long way in helping us create life-giving rhythms in this rhythmless time.

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Six practices for staying sane and spiritual in quarantine:

1. Get alone and get quiet

2. Read the Bible and pray

3. Exercise

4. Go outside

5. Choose books over screens

6. Sabbath once a week

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Acronym for prayer:

P. Praise - thank God for one good thing in your life

R. Repent - confess and turn away from sin in your life

A. Ask - pray bold prayers by asking God for whatever is on your heart

Y. Yield - surrender your life, your day, to God

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Resources:

-Youversion Bible App: https://bit.ly/3dvFgdL

-John Mark Comer’s new book “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry”: https://amzn.to/2We8CHG

-Jefferson Bethke’s book “To Hell with the Hustle”: https://amzn.to/2WfywuF

-Richard Foster’s book “Life with God”: https://amzn.to/35IsplJ

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